Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe
This Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie combines the natural sweetness of ripe banana and carrot with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, creating a deliciously smooth and nutritious treat reminiscent of classic carrot cake flavors, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large serving (about 12-14 ounces)
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large ripe frozen banana (approximately 1 ¼ cups when sliced)
- 1 small carrot, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 1 pitted date (optional; if dry, soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes and drain)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract or ⅛ tsp vanilla powder
- 1 tsp fresh minced or grated ginger or ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 healthy pinch ground nutmeg
- ½ – 1 cup dairy-free milk (use less for thicker smoothie, more for thinner; recommended cashew, coconut, or almond milk)
- 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder (optional; if using sweetened protein powder, omit the date)
For Serving (Optional)
- Shredded carrots
- Shredded coconut
- 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts or hemp seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients. If using a dry date, soak it in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften, then drain. Chop the small carrot and ensure the banana is frozen and ripe.
- Add to Blender: Place the frozen banana, chopped carrot, pitted date (if using), ground cinnamon, vanilla extract or powder, fresh or ground ginger, and a pinch of ground nutmeg into the blender.
- Add Liquid and Protein Powder: Pour in ½ cup of your choice of dairy-free milk to start. Add the scoop of protein powder if desired. Remember, if your protein powder is sweetened, skip the date for balanced sweetness.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Check the consistency and add more dairy-free milk as needed to reach your preferred thickness, blending again briefly.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into a glass. Optionally, garnish with shredded carrots, shredded coconut, and a tablespoon of chopped walnuts or hemp seeds for an added texture and flavor boost.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, reduce the amount of dairy-free milk used.
- The smoothie can be made without protein powder if preferred; adjust sweetness by adding the date accordingly.
- Using fresh ginger gives a brighter flavor, while ground ginger provides a subtler warmth.
- Frozen banana is key to achieving a creamy texture without adding ice.
- Customize the spices to your taste, but cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger combine to mimic carrot cake flavors perfectly.
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